Chapter 81: Suspicions

For a few minutes, there was silence on both ends. Erick felt a bit disappointed by her response and how blunt it had been. He wondered if hanging up after that would be best but he decided against it because that too, would be insensitive and childish of him.

"Umm.." He started, clearing his throat for a moment before he continued. "That's alright. How are you, by the way?" Juliet closed her eyes as a mild feeling of guilt enveloped her. She sighed softly before she replied.

"I'm really sorry, Erick. I'm just having a really bad day at work today and there are many things I need to attend to. I didn't mean to sound rude."

"No, no. I understand. There's really no need to apologize, okay? Maybe we can go out some other day. That'll be totally fine with me."

"Are you sure?" She asked slowly, feeling a bit uncertain.

"Yes. So how are you? What's going on at your office?" His voice ringed with the element of concern, eager to hear all she had to say.

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